Hi, I'm John and I have a problem.(you all say, 'Hi John')I have developed this problem ever since I starting coming here. I am a 'newbie' so I've spent a lot of time here reading and learning.But now I have developed this other problem.When ever I goto pass another TV with a TT, I have to slow down and check out what hitch they are using, how its set up, look from a distance, and analize what adjustement I think they should make. Even when I see someone on the highway going the other way and have to make a quick evaluation on how things are set up.Now, I know I'm no expert, so a lot of my 'eye ball' tests that I do could be totally incorrect, but I can't help look!!My DW must think I'm going nuts.Please help-Johnny Gawker

Dear John - Welcome to Step 1 of 12!

Im starting to think that maybe I am the only one.On a side note, the only time I'm passing anyone is when I DON'T have the TT behind me. When I do have it, I aint passing nobody.

Yeah... alcoholism will help you with that but, then, you're into another 12 step program. All things considered, hitch watching isn't such a bad vice. :) Welcome to the club.

You're not the only one. I was just telling the GF on our last trip, why is the 1/2 ton towing that trailer with no WDH. That has like 500 pounds of tongue weight dry (I was looking at the same trailer, and ruled it out for weight). Then, here comes a 1/2 ton 'Burban towing a good size trailer. Look at that, they need to adjust that thing. 7 links, should be 5! No wonder why that thing is aiming at the moon.

Whenever DW and I are on the road together and we see another fiver, we both yell "FIFTH WHEEL!"

Am I the only one that HAS to look?? | Good Sam Community

Yaj
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
Yep,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to this "first" meeting of AA (ANAx rv inspectors Anonymous).
To bring this meeting to order, I would like to nominate Johnny Gawker as our new supreme leader, The Exalted Grand PooBaa of US (United States).
Yes, my name is Yaj and I can't help myself. My daughter asked me if I was successful when I tried to stop. I told her "yes every time!"... I know I was lying to myself...but I don't care, I'll keep on looking, smiling, running away :E and/or give them the big thumbs up if everything looks ok. I don't want to stop... I like smiling!

I think the conversation should go clockwise around the forum.

Next...
pitch
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
Yep I take notice also. Just like when you buy a new car, suddenly they are everywhere.
Not to Hijack the post, but I was thinking of a common brotherhood salute for Rv'rs, kind of like what the bikers have.
Trouble is the only one that comes to mind involves only one extended finger, and the ole lady won't go for it. ;)
skipnchar
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
The only time I notice someones hitch is when there is an obvious problem. MOST problems would not be noticeable in just passing.
LastOfTheBohica
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
pitch wrote:
Yep I take notice also. Just like when you buy a new car, suddenly they are everywhere.
Not to Hijack the post, but I was thinking of a common brotherhood salute for Rv'rs, kind of like what the bikers have.
Trouble is the only one that comes to mind involves only one extended finger, and the ole lady won't go for it. ;)

Or maybe like pilots we could "waggle" the wings. On second thought that might just scare the cr@p out of the guy behind you.
reader2
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
I don't ever check out the hitches of the other campers we come across... DH is in charge of hitching up the camper.... besides, I'm too busy checking out the camper itself. My mom has even taught all her grand kids to yell "have a very fun time" to any camper we see on the road so they look it for them too.
bikendan
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
count me as one of the afflicted!:W
usmohls2
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
Look all you want, just don't touch!!
Sandia_Man
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
I'm not too concerned with somebody else's set-up unless their is obvious signs of towing distress. I mostly look at how many RVers are on the road that day, what, why, or how someone reaches the decisions they made about RVing is for them to think about. For me, there are too many variables involved to simply drive by and make assumptions, I just think about my set-up and if it's delivering the kind of towing comfort I expect.
sh410
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
fla-gypsy wrote:
I can quit anytime I want, really I can

Quiting is easy, I've done it hundreds of times.:B
mosseater
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2013
I have the sickess too, I admit. I haven't ever followed anyone yet to discuss it when they pull over. Yet. I blame John Barca. I wonder if he's a hitch watcher? I'm betting yes.